Meet Our Teen Librarians!

Looking for more book suggestions, programs, or opportunities to get involved at the Library? Then meet your local branch's teen librarian. Check out the list below to see what they like to read and their superpower of choice, and then stop by your branch to say hi!

Anderson BranchFavorite books: Born at Midnight by C.C. Hunter, Enchantment by Orson Scott Card, Enclave by Ann Aguirre, and The Giver by Lois LowryFavorite authors: Patrick Carman, Kate Hattemer, and Ann Aquirre Superpower: Rogue from X-men so I would want her ability to absorb everyone else’s superpowers, then obtain her power of flight, super strength and near invulnerability!

Avondale BranchCate Malone email: cate.malone@cincinnatilibrary.orgFavorite book: The Giver by Lois Lowry – I read it every couple years and love it more each time.Favorite authors: Curtis Sittenfeld, Jeannette Walls, Laurie Halse Anderson, Roald Dahl, Beverly Cleary Superpower: To slow down time or create extra hours in the day

Cheviot BranchCara Williams email: cara.williams@cincinnatilibrary.orgFavorite books: the Georgia Nicholson series, Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie, and Skulduggery PleasantFavorite authors: E.D. Baker and Ally CarterSuperpower: Definitely be Teleportation. That way I could sleep in longer and still get where I need to go!

Clifton BranchElizabeth Weigand email: elizabeth.weigand@cincinnatilibrary.orgFavorite books: Little Bee by Chris Cleave, The Help by Kathryn Stockett, and The Road by Cormac McCarthy Superpower: I would choose Time Travel as my superpower so I could go back in time and make the most of every experience in life!

College Hill BranchMichelle Kanis email: michelle.kanis@cincinnatilibrary.orgFavorite authors: Right now I'm enjoying Cassandra Clare's books. My all-time favorite author is Andre Norton-she knew how to write young adult books before the rest figured it out.Superpower: If I had one super power it would be telekinesis-the ability to move objects with the mind-I would always be first in line!

Corryville BranchJill Beitz email: jill.beitz@cincinnatilibrary.orgFavorite books: Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell, Good Omens by Neil Gaiman & Terry Pratchett and Native Tongue by Carl HiaasenSuperpower: If I could have a superpower, it would be to go back in time and slow down and appreciate those experiences that I didn’t appreciate enough the first time. Also, to get my dog to come when I call.

Covedale BranchAmy Perry email: amy.perry@cincinnatilibrary.orgFavorite books: Alice series by Phyllis Reynolds NaylorFavorite author: Sarah DessenSuperpower: Total recall, so when a patron says “I don’t remember the title, but it’s got a blue cover, with green lettering”, I can find the book in a flash!

Elmwood Place BranchDebby Carrico email: debby.carrico@cincinnatilibrary.orgFavorite authors: It depends on the mood! Neil Gaiman and J.K. Rowling right now. Superpower: My super power would be healing physical, mental, and relationship issues. There is far too much pain in the world.

Forest Park BranchSarah Howison email: sarah.howison@cincinnatilibrary.orgFavorite books: A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle, Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman, Pride and Prejudice by Jane AustenFavorite authors: Neil Gaiman, Tamora Pierce, John Green, J.R.R. Tolkien Superpower: The Force, of course! I promise I’ll only use it for good…

Harrison BranchDamian Kristof email: damian.kristof@cincinnatilibrary.orgFavorite books: The Enemy series by Charlie Higson, the Ashfall series by Mike Mullin; pretty much every dystopian/apocalyptic book out there.Favorite authors: Rick Yancey, Neal Shusterman, George Orwell, Scott Westerfeld, Patrick Ness, etc. Superpower: The ability to control time and space. That way, not only could I time travel to points of historical interest and intrigue, (find out the truth about the grassy knoll) but I could also slow down or pause time to make the most of every day.

Hyde Park BranchScott Moore email: scott.moore@cincinnatilibrary.orgFavorite book: Hyperion by Dan Simmons Favorite author: David BrinSuperpower: Power: Postcognition. The ability to look into the past the way a precog foretells the future. Being overly curious, unsolvable mysteries of the past could finally be solved!

Madisonville BranchMari Randolph email: mari.randolph@cincinnatilibrary.orgFavorite author: I love author Maggie Stievater.Favorite book: I can’t get enough of the Dystopian type books, lately I love Ashes by Ilsa Blick.Superpower: If I could have a super power it would be teleportation. I could go to Japan on my lunch break to get supplies for the Anime Club.

Mariemont BranchCathy Plichta email: cathy.plichta@cincinnatilibrary.orgFavorite book: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. I like it because it has quirky characters and makes me laugh out loud.Favorite author: Stephenie Meyer of Twilight fame, and I really want her to get busy writing more books!Superpower: The superpower I would wish for is Invisibility, which I would use when it's time to do the laundry at my house!

Monfort Heights BranchLesleigh Chumbley email: lesleigh.chumbley@cincinnatilibrary.orgFavorite books: Born at Midnight by C.C. Hunter, Enchantment by Orson Scott Card, Enclave by Ann Aguirre, The Giver by Lois LowryFavorite authors: Ann Aguirre, C.C. Hunter, and Patrick Carman Superpower: I have always wanted to be Rouge from X-men so I would want her ability to absorb everyone else’s superpowers and then obtain her power of flight, super strength and near invulnerability!

Mt. Healthy BranchMatthew Williams email: matthew.williams@cincinnatilibrary.orgFavorite books: Perks of Being a Wallflower by Steven Chbosky and The Book Thief by Mark Zusak Favorite authors: David Levithan, Meg Rosoff, Patti SmithSuperpower: Invisibility. One could accomplish a lot while invisible.

Mt. Washington BranchJen Lam email: jen.lam@cincinnatilibrary.orgFavorite books: The Phantom Tollbooth and The GiverFavorite authors: Madeleine L’Engle, Gary D. Schmidt, Gene Luen Yang Superpower: Knowledge of every language—I wouldn’t need to take a class or use a translation dictionary in order to converse with and get to know people who may not speak English.

Price Hill BranchMegan Brandmaier email: megan.brandmaier@cincinnatilibrary.orgFavorite book: It’s way too hard to choose, but I love it when I occasionally fall into a book that is so good I am no longer aware of my surroundings while reading itFavorite author: Stephen King (especially his classic stuff), Laurie Halse Anderson, Robert Cormier, Gail Carson LevineSuperpower: Time travel.

Sharonville BranchSiobhan Lehotta email: siobhan.lehotta@cincinnatilibrary.orgFavorite Book: I would say The Odyssey by Homer because there’s a bit of something in it for everyone, but my favorite book is usually what I’m currently reading.Favorite Author: It really depends on my mood!Superpower of Choice: I’d have to go with either Time Travel or Teleportation. If it’s possible, I’ll take both!

Symmes Township BranchMelissa Schott email: melissa.schott@cincinnatilibrary.orgFavorite author: Sarah Dessen. I've read everything she has written, except for her newest which I am on the waiting list for. Superpower: My superpower would be the ability to teleport myself to any location. Because I'm terrified to fly but I love to travel to new locations!

TeenSpotJennifer Korn email: jennifer.korn@cincinnatilibrary.orgFavorite books: I Am the Messenger by Markus Zusak, Shift by Jennifer Bradbury, and Into the Wild by John Krakauer Favorite authors: Neil Gaiman, Matt de la Pena, Melina MarchettaSuperpower: I would love to be able to teleport so I could travel the world quickly, easily, and cheaply!

TeenSpotMegan Whitt email: megan.whitt@cincinnatilibrary.orgFavorite books: Surfacing by Margaret Atwood, The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien and The Last Unicorn by Peter S. BeagleFavorite authors: Margaret Atwood, Michael Pollan, Neil Gaimen, & Barbara KingsolverSuperpower: Omniscience because I like to be in the know.

TeenSpotSarah Rust email: sarah.rust@cincinnatilibrary.orgFavorite books: Looking for Alaska by John Green, The Truth About Forever by Sarah Dessen, and Eleanor & Park by Rainbow RowellFavorite authors: Sharon Creech, E.L. Konigsburg, and Jane AustenSuperpower: Teleportation. I’d love to be able to travel the world, see my favorite band, and sleep in my own bed, all in the same day!

Walnut Hills BranchKate Kraus email: kate.kraus@cincinnatilibrary.orgFavorite books: The Book Thief by Markus Zusak, How We Live Now by Meg Rosoff, and Peeps by Scott Westerfeld Favorite authors: David Mitchell and Haruki MurakamiSuperpower: The ability to clone myself

Wyoming BranchTerry Barnum email: terry.barnum@cincinnatilibrary.orgFavorite books: The Road by Cormac McCarthy, Battle Royale by Koshun Takami, and the Harry Potter series.Favorite authors: J.K. Rowling, George R. R. Martin, and Z.A. RechtSuperpower: The ability to breathe under water because I am a horrible swimmer.